Have you noticed the 40+ traffic sensors that got installed around Willow Glen today? A bunch of “strips” in the street count traffic and measure speed, and these pole apparatus measure turning movements of cars at 8 locations around Willow Glen. It’s all about getting ready for the upcoming test of a “road diet” that will see Lincoln Avenue reconfigured from 4 lanes to 3 (one each way with a turn lane down the middle) between Minnesota and Coe for six weeks sometime in the spring, i.e. March, April or May.

What is Willow Glen Charm?

Willow Glen is a quaint neighborhood just south of downtown San Jose with tree-lined streets, a “Main Street”-style downtown, and eclectic historic architecture. It all adds up to what locals call “Willow Glen Charm.”

Whether you’re new to Willow Glen or have lived here all your life, we hope you’ll find this site informative and entertaining. If you have any suggestions, or stories or events you think we should cover, let us know!

Who’s Behind Willow Glen Charm?

Willow Glen Charm is a blog and Facebook page run by Holly and Greg Barr, long-time Willow Glen residents with a passion for connecting and serving this great community.